Brad Pitt Talks Leaving Acting In Three Years

First Published: November 14, 2011 10:40 AM EST Credit: Getty Premium LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Brad Pitt is all smiles at the press conference for Moneyball in Tokyo on November 9, 2011 Dont expect to see Brad Pitt on the big screen for too much longer. According to the superstar, hes planning an exit from his leading man status in just a few years. The 47-year-old actor might be at the top of his game, but he revealed in a new interview with Australias 60 Minutes that he could be headed behind the camera. Three years, Brad said when asked how long hed like to continue with acting. I am really enjoying the producing side and development of stories and putting those pieces together. And getting stories to the plate that might have had a tougher time otherwise, the Moneyball star explained. Brads latest a baseball drama about Oakland As general manager Billy Beane is already getting early Oscar buzz. The movie is a project he pursued and helped get to the big screen. With an acting retirement looming, will Brad continue to expand his family (which includes Maddox, 10, Pax, 7, Zahara, 6, Shiloh, 5, and Vivienne and Knox, 3) with Angelina Jolie? I dont know that were finished, he revealed. I dont know yet. I dont know. Brad says his six children have influenced the projects he takes and the actor hopes his kids will look back proudly on his body of work. When theyre adults I want it to mean something to them, he said of his films. I want them to think, Dads alright. It changes everything. Everything. And its so damn interesting. The actor also opened up about his concerns he has for the Brangelina kids growing up in the spotlight. Their idea is that when they go out beyond the gate because we have to live behind a gate theres people standing there in line with cameras that try and take your picture. Their idea is everyone has to deal with that, he explained. I worry. Its the only thing I get hot about, Im ready to fight about. But on the other hand you know, its a trade-off, like anything. Theres a great trade-off. And we, these guys, Im so happy for them, because they get to see the world. And their lives are so enriched by it. Adding, It is true that a couple of ours do not like it. You know, they dont like it and Im sure that will color them in some interesting way. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.